The seam is bursting on the front of my '04 gen 1 and while black gaffer tape works, it really lets the look of the bike down. I found this crowd on ebay. Has anybody heard of them, or used them? http://www.topsellerie.com/@EN-FR/YAMAHA-FAZER-1000-FZS-seats-petrol-tank-covers-tank-bags-motorbike_8_210.html
Ive just picked up my seat from Tony Archer in Huddersfield, I asked him to do it on the lines of a Corbin seat with a more raised front section than the norm seat.I didnt want gel pads so he replaced the foam,recovered it in basketweave pattern vinyl with grey piping to suit my bike all done for £60. until I get out for a few hours I wont know how much better the comfort is but it was worth £60 to have a seat looking so much better.Propper old school craftsmanship,a first rate job.I will post some pics soon as I get the time
Seconded, Tony's a top bloke. He's in Huddersfield near the Galpharm/McAlpine Stadium: http://www.tonyarcher.co.uk/